Bridge Design Engineer

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation
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The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance.

Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview
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As a Licensed Bridge Design Engineer, you are responsible for developing, producing, and reviewing plans, specifications, and estimates for a variety of bridge projects in compliance with State and Federal regulations. This includes the review of needs for new construction, reconstruction, and design of bridge projects within the State of Indiana. You will manage design projects that vary in size, scope, schedule and cost at different states in the process.

Are you looking to be part of a well-supported team and shape the future of infrastructure? Bring your dedication and enthusiasm to INDOT!

Salary Statement
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The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Planning & Project Management:
  Serve as a resource for proposal development and research process. Ensure milestones, deliverables, and implementation strategies, are established accurately. Assist supervisor in the development of strategic planning and resource utilization. You will participate in providing project reviews in accordance with the Agency’s established performance standards. Ensure that all plans reflect the scope of services, existing field conditions, appropriate design standards, and sound engineering judgment.
• Program Management:
  Coordinate programs and plans for the division/department; interpret laws, regulations, and guidelines within area of assignment; review program plans for completeness, economic and technical feasibility.
• Design and Research:
  Assist in the development of programs, research development & technology plans (road maps) to improve product quality. Review research proposals and report to ensure their accuracy, effectiveness, and potential for implementation.
• Inspection:
  Organize, conduct, and review engineering investigations, field observations, which have a defined scope.
• Technical & Data Analysis:
  Assist in analyzing engineering data and developing technical guidelines, technology initiatives, training course materials and other technical documents.
• Testing:
  Assist in laboratory testing with “research grade equipment” related to materials/bridge/traffic research
• Quality Control:
  Participate in Quality Control / Quality Assurance programs to ensure policy and best practices are actively deployed, analyze field data, and review plans for conformance to design criteria.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.